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1.What are the main beliefs of
Hinduism?
2. What are the main beliefs of
Buddhism?
Hinduism –
Background Information
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion
that started in India.
Sacred Texts: Vedas, Ramayana,
Bhagavad-Gita
There is no single founder of the
religion.
– Hindu beliefs are a combination of the
beliefs of the early Indus Valley peoples
and the Aryans.
Hindu Gods
Polytheistic: Hindus
believe in many gods;
gods can be in many
forms, including
animals and humans;
Brahma - the Creator
– by obeying one's
dharma, a person
acquires merit for the
next life
Karma = actions
Dharma = duties
If you obey your dharma and
have good karma you will be
reincarnated to achieve moksha.
How does the caste system
influence Hindu beliefs?
Caste System =
social classes
into which you
are born and
cannot change;
– after death,
Hindus hope to be
reincarnated into
a higher caste;
– each caste has its
own dharma;
Sacred Animals / Rivers:
cows, elephants
and other
animals are
viewed as
sacred; the
Ganges River is
the most sacred
river to Hindus;
Buddhism –
Background Information
Buddhism started in
India by the “Buddha,” or
Siddartha Gautama
Founder: Siddartha
Gautama = an Indian
prince who sought to
eliminate suffering and
devoted his life to
achieving nirvana;
Main Beliefs of Buddhism
Karma
Dharma
Reincarnation
Buddhists believe
in NO GODS;
– the Buddha was not
normally viewed as
a god;
Main Beliefs of Buddhism
Eightfold Path /
Middle Way
Ahimsa = NON-
VIOLENCE
Spread of Buddhism
Exit Ticket
Identify
TWO DIFFERENCES in beliefs
between Hinduism & Buddhism